School of Music - School of Music

Wherever you find music, you find Georgia State

At Georgia State, music of every style flourishes. The School of Music provides exemplary training in traditional classical paths, jazz studies, opera, choral music, the field of music education and the exploding business side of music, including audio recording. No matter the path taken, our students have the unparalleled opportunity to study and work among an inspiring community of musicians in one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. Georgia State has been ranked the second most innovative university in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report, and our students benefit from this vibrant atmosphere. The professional and personal success of our students is our highest priority.

Enjoy more than 200 concerts, recitals and masterclasses every year through our school.

AUDITION DATES:

Fri, Nov. 8, 2019 | Sat, Feb. 8, 2020 | Fri, Mar. 13, 2020

Explore Our Programs

The School of Music offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of concentrations. Begin your exploration of our programs by clicking through the options below. No matter your choice, you will receive world-class musical training unparalleled in the Southeastern United States.

Recent News

Embracing and Discovering Creativity

Published December 13, 2019 in News Hub

ATLANTA—Alumnus Andrew Suggs uses his guitar to play the national anthem in iconic locations. On July fourth, Andrew performed at the Grand Canyon, as the first person to play the National Anthem at the Grand Canyon on electric...read more ❯

Top Brass Connections

Published December 12, 2019 in News Hub

Georgia State’s School of Music is steadily building a world-class faculty of present and former members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, creating a culture of excellence where masters cultivate students who become the next...read more ❯

Artist-in-residence David Sánchez Receives a GRAMMY® Award Nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album

Published November 27, 2019 in News Hub

The School of Music is pleased to announce that jazz studies artist-in-residence David Sánchez has received a 2020 GRAMMY® award nomination for “Carib” in the Best Latin Jazz Album category. The prestigious honor, presented by the Recording Academy, marks Sánchez’s seventh GRAMMY® nomination with a win in 1997 for “Habana” as Best Latin Jazz Performance.read more ❯